Community over Comparison

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The Lord has been refining me deeply in this season and showing me more of his heart for us <3

We want to be confident in who we are, who God made us to be and what he is doing in our lives, this is a beautiful thing. However, if there is one thing I have learned over these past few years, is that anything we put our hope and confidence in apart from him, is ultimtely going to fail us. Our faith should be centered on following the life of Jesus, and seeking to reflect his love to other people through our actions. I will be the first to admit that I have failed at this miserably when I have taken my eyes off of him, and put them on the pleasures of the world, and things that gratify my flesh. My prayer in this next season, is that God would teach me how to build authentic community that is centered on seeking him with a pure and undivided heart. In this search, I believe we can find the spirit at work in our lives, regenerating us into looking more like christ through sanctifying us into his image, through love, acceptance and the simple gospel at work in our lives.

Our bodies, were made as physical and spiritual beings. Every little act we do, can be worship unto the Lord, if we are willing to live in light of our original deisgn being made in his image. How each person chooses to live that out, is up to them and the Lord.

In light of these beliefs, I wanted to share scripture that has inspired me in this last season.

Colossians 2:16

Romans 14:3

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

2 Corinthians 4:7

Philippians 1:21

Matthew 7:2

1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1

So the question is, how do we live for christ in community rooted in connection over comparison?

-We must seek the lord from a pure heart

-We must remember our origional design created in his image

-We must repent of the pride that has come from trying to cultivate our own image

-We must not judge one another based of their image, but treat them according to the truth of their original design as children of God, made in his image, beloved and accepted.

-We must not hold grudges against one another, but forgive and christ has forgiven us

-We must seek to please him in everything we do, and we must respect one another for how they choose to live, being an example to all in our speech, conduct and life.

-We must love our neighbors, pray for those who persecute us, and treat others the way we want to be treated.

-We must strive to have him as our aim to give glory in all things

-We must accept that we will fail, and fall short in all these things

-We must have grace for our brothers and sisters

-We must call each other higher, through speaking the truth in love

You are so loved. You are so welcome here. The father sees, and knows you intimitaly. I pray this encouraged and blessed you today. I hope you know you are not alone, we are all in this together <3 more to come but thats all for now folks :)

with love,

Kaylee Renae